El Cantante movie poster

El Cantante

"Based on the true story of the King of Salsa, Hector Lavoe"

September 12, 2006 1h 56m 7.1/10 (123 votes)

Originally released in 2006. El Cantante is a history/drama film. directed by Leon Ichaso.

Starring Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, and John Ortiz

Synopsis

The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 12, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (123 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • R-Caro Productions
  • Nuyorican Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Cantante about?

The rise and fall of salsa singer, Héctor Lavoe (1946-1993), as told from the perspective of his wife Puchi, who looks back from 2002.

Who directed El Cantante?

El Cantante was directed by Leon Ichaso.

How long is El Cantante?

El Cantante has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was El Cantante released?

El Cantante was released on September 12, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in El Cantante?

The main cast of El Cantante includes Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, John Ortiz, Manny Perez, Vincent Laresca.

Is El Cantante worth watching?

El Cantante has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.